Stacy Garrity battles incumbent Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania governor race
Republican nominee Stacy Garrity is challenging Governor Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania’s 2026 gubernatorial contest, facing a large fundraising gap and low name recognition.
Stacy Garrity, a retired Army Reserve colonel and former Pennsylvania treasurer, is the Republican candidate for governor, opposing incumbent Josh Shapiro in a state where Democrats hold a slight registration edge. Though Trump endorsed her early, she has secured only about $3 million in campaign funds, far behind Shapiro’s $60 million war chest, and a poll indicates a double-digit advantage for Shapiro and limited awareness of Garrity among GOP voters.
Her platform includes eliminating property taxes for seniors, expanding gas rebates, and supporting natural-gas drilling, while distancing herself from some Trump policies. She hopes for a late-stage boost from Trump or other donors, even as the Republican Governors Association and major GOP PACs have not contributed. The candidates will face each other in a televised debate, and the race is rated a “Solid Democrat” by the Cook Political Report.
Why it matters
The contest will shape Pennsylvania’s policies and could influence control of the U.S. House in a pivotal swing state.
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